Ko-thai Thailand Guide

Samui Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand 20km from the Thai mainland and about 600km south of Bangkok. It is Thailand's third largest island.
Koh Samui have a wide range of accommodation, resort, spa, nightlife, action sports, beaches and restaurants. Travellers from all over the world would find their wish from the luxury resort, villa on the beach or even a beachside fan bungalows.Our best choice for value and money is here.
There are many famous beaches around the island, such as Chaweng, Bophut,Lamai, Big Buddha, Choeng Mon, Hua Thanon and Maenam. Samui also has many sister islands : Koh Tao, (a top diving islands destination in Asia) Koh Phangan, Koh Tan and Koh Nang Yuan.
From Bangkok you have a one hour flight to Samui Airport. (Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways have direct flights to Samui from Bangkok)

The best time to visit Samui is from February to June when the weather is hot and dry. July brings the rainy season which lasts until October but when the rain stops, the sun comes and you can try one of the best Spa in Thailand...

Getting around Samui : Taxi called "Songthaews" run from Na Thon or Chaweng to various destinations around the island. Motorcycles and cars are available for rent in Na Thon or Chaweng and sometimes in your resort.

Near Koh Samui : Koh phangan islands and koh tao island, if you have some days to spend for relaxing and diving.

Things to do in Koh Samui island :
Paradise Farm Park : located at the top of the highest mountain Khao Pom in South West of Samui a park with 20 acres of land with walking trails, picnic and resting areas, swimming pool, restaurant and many different animals and birds.
Private Yacht Charter : half day or sunset cruise on catamaran, 4 Days Sailing Safari to the Marine Park, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan.
Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks : Grandfather and Grandmother rocks on Koh Samui
Bangrak Food Market : Every day many fishermen deliver very fresh fish and seafood to this market, straight from the sea.
Bophut's walking street

Koh Samui offers you many key locations as :
- Bang thurian , a village close to the hills, 5mn to Maenam, ammazing seaview adn jungle.
- Chaweng, East coast, the most developped tourist spot on the island with a long sandy beach. Crazy night too !!!
- Lamai , beatiful beach on the south east coast
- Lipa Noi , Very close to Nathon and very quiet.
- Nathon, the "city" of Samui on the west Coast, pier and harbor, where the ferries embark to the mainland..
- Bophut, the"fisherman village", a trendy place with small boutiques and romantic restaurant.
- Bang Kao ,in the south of the island, very quiet location where you can see fishermen at work.

Cocktail Hour in Nikki Beach : Nikki beach Koh Samui is the ultimate beachclub. The Sunset Terrace Lounge lends sensational views to one of Thailand’s best sunset
Lipa Noi, Koh Samui, Nikky beach koh samui

Late night in Chaweng : chaweng is reputed by nightlife, there's one place for clubbing where you find several night club and gog bar(green Mango, the sound, sweet soul, Mint bar, solo bar...).
Chaweng beach road

Relax : A Spa with beautiful sea view, ayurvedic therapies, herbal steams, turmeric herbs, hot stone therapy massage, soak treatments, a variety of massage therapies, facial treatments and more.
Eranda Herbal Spa, Chaweng Beach, Chaweng North, Eranda Herbal Spa

Restaurants :
- Ocean 11, Captain kirk, Olivio, Zazen, Rocky's and more restaurants in Samui
More Restaurants in Samui